To The Crookston Times readers,

It is with regret that CherryRoad Media announces the closing of The Crookston Times

Our company is dedicated to the preservation of community journalism. Since the purchase of our 1st paper in late-2020 to today, we have prided ourselves on our ability to fight the difficult battle that newspapers face in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, that battle cannot always be won.

The Crookston Times has struggled in recent years to find its footing in this community. Since purchasing The Crookston Times, CherryRoad Media has been unable to avoid financial losses every month. The paper was losing money when we bought it, and it continued to do so. We must now come to terms with the fact that we do not have a path forward to sustainability.

And we thank those who have supported us.

Towns agrees with Timberwolves on $224 million extension

Karl-Anthony Towns is under contract for six more years, after agreeing to an extension Friday to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's a huge commitment from the Timberwolves, and one they made as quickly as they possibly could: Starting in 2024-25, Towns will make $224 million over four years, and that follows the $70 million he's slotted to make over the next two seasons.

Faucet snails confirmed in George Lake in Mahnomen County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of faucet snails in George Lake, located entirely within the White Earth Reservation in Mahnomen County. A White Earth Nation official who is also a member of the State Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee, Will Bement, contacted the DNR with faucet snail samples collected by a bait harvester trapping leeches on George Lake.

Mendez named on St. Cloud State University spring grads list

Shane Mendez of Crookston was listed as one of St. Cloud State University's spring graduates to receive a degree. He earned a Masters of Public Administration and joined 1,131 other students who graduated during spring semester 2022.

Northland Community & Technical College announces spring 2022 President’s & Dean’s lists

Northland Community & Technical College recently announced their spring 2022 semester academic honors lists. Congratulations to the following students on the President's List: Crookston students: Gavin Anderson - Architectural Technology & Design Talia Hamre - Practical Nursing Rylie Magsam - Acct Clerk-Microcmptr Applications Rebecca Olson - Nursing Fisher students: Dana Conley - Liberal Arts & Sciences Mikayla Vasek - Practical Nursing Congratulations to the following students on the Dean's List: Crookston student: Angelina Burman - Practical Nursing Fisher student: Joshua Wagner - Farm Operations & Management PRESIDENT'S LIST: Spring 2022 Semester Students must have at least 12 earned credits as of the last day of the semester and a semester gradepoint average of 3.75 to 4.0 must be achieved to be eligible for the Northland Community & Technical College President's List.

Crookston Rotary Club passes gavel to new president Macey Buker

Crookston Rotary Club recently held their year-end celebration at the Crookston Inn and passed the gavel to new president Macey Buker. Buker is shown in the photo on the left receiving the gavel from immediate past club president George French. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

Lake Agassiz Regional Library adds free access to FamilySearch Ancestry research tool

If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, look no further than your local library. The Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.